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t "IBofti Serving USC Sin Nancy Salomonsky, Editor in Chief I EdHorial E Jimmy DeButts, Erin Gallow l ina Morgan, n Rill Court Pi Feisty courts grab rein Simpson, Susan Smiti As one national court case winds dov the judiciary try to regain control of th< and Susan Smith have provided the me judiciary making the headlines. Though the Simpson trial has becoi tired of, it still gets daily coverage from to enforce his power early by setting u{ but it's been his inability to control th making a mockery of the judicial systi tne process. Closer to home, Union County has 1 William Howard demanded that Stat source in a story about Smith's compel decided to ban television and radio br Smith's trial. The decision to ban cameras seems son trial. Howard said witnesses woul< cameras, which could possibly influent Those opposing Howard's ban say ] trial and form their opinions about thi public opinion has no bearing on the < that does matter. Howard was right to stand up to tl court of law and should be kept out.r tionally stayed away from the microsc dia, has managed to keep its respect i A lengthy trial of a mother accusec this reverence for courts wnne sensau ized event. Gamecock i to electron! The Gamecock, USC's primary source for news and entertainment, will be making the jump from print to the electronic wora mis suiumci when our new web site opens. For those of you who don't know what we mean, instead of picking up paper has to offer. You might wonder (with good reason), "What's the point of The Gamecock going online?" By far, if s easier to get the news by just picking up a printed version. When looking at the lead taken by so many other web sites you'd exT3..i .... J U i. i.U ' pcv,c tuat. uut, wc uuil t waill tills move to the internet to seem like we're just trying to keep up with the times by going "online." Many of the online newspapers have only taken this first step, they're an electronic version of their counterpart. Don't get us wrong, we're not underestimating the efforts taken by these pioneers. But too much time is spent in regurgitation of what they've already printed and the/re too exhausted to really maximize the characteristics of this new medium. There are many advantages to publishing on the World Wide Web. it offers multimedia (sound, text and video combined) and interactivity. Contact Ryan Sims or Nancy Saloi 777-3914 or e-mail us at R.Sims@S Letter to the Edit name, major, yet and social securi can be dropped o the Russell Housi hptu/ppn 9 fM L/VW TT Wll "tSaffeotk Student Media Russell House-l Nancy Salomonsky Jimmy E Editor io Chief Sports E Ryan Wilson Kim Ti Viewpoints Editor Photo E Carson Henderson Ryan! Copy Desk Chief Graphics Erin Galloway Derek Mc News Editor . Asst Fes Tina Morgan Kim Hi Features Editor Productioi The Gamecock is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published Tuesday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters, with the exception of university holidays and exam periods. Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are those of the editors or author and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of The Gamecock. The Department of Student Media is its parent organization. ?i ; The 6a Hdt im 1908 Ryan Wilson, Viewpoints Editor loard ay, Carson Henderson, ' jm Truett ress ,s of media in 0. J. h murder trials. im and another begins, we have seen i media. The cases of 0. J. Simpson dia plenty of fodder, but if s been the ne a spectacle that most citizens are . E! and CNN. Judge Lance Ito tried ) stringent guidelines for the media, e jury that has stolen the spotlight, jm and bankrupting Los Angeles in been making headlines. First, Judge ;e reporter Twila Decker reveal her tence to stand trial. Second, Howard oadcasts from the courtroom during groundbreaking in light of the Simp1 be uncomfortable in the presence of ce their testimony. Deople should have a right to view the e case. This is clearly an sura Decause ;ase; ifs the 12-person jury's opinion le media. Cameras have no place in a rhe judicial branch, which-has tradiope that has become the national men the eyes of the public. 1 of killing her two sons would destroy tonalizing an already oversensationalnakes lump' c medium NANCY SALOMONSKY RYAN SIMS Columnist For example, when reading a CD review online you will also be able to hear a clip of the music. Or send your a letter to the editor right after you've finished reading a story. Our plan for the online Gamecock is to make the most of these advanonrtrte we'll be ing about Student Government and the article mentions election codes you can instantly access a copy of the codes. Or if you weren't able to make it to last nighfs basketball game you can get a breakdown of the stats and also see the winning shot. Our goal is just not to give you the printed version of The Gamecock on line, we ll oner you leatures you can't get in the newspaper. You can take part in real-time interviews with university personalities. Get updated world and national news. An interactive Datebook calendar of university and local events and the opportunity to write back the author of every article you read are just a few of the features that well offer. This venture will broaden student media. Rather than traditional journalists taking part in this process we hope to attract a staff as broad as the medium itself. That means we will u/n ofii/lonfo Awm a un/ln " v il^VU 0UC4V&C/1AU9 IIVIU U T* 1VAC 1 ai Igc of majors and interests to make this a success. nonsky at The Gamecock newspaper C.edu or Nancyas@SC.edu. or should include ir, phone number ity number. They ff at Room 333 in s. They should be 3-250 words News: 777-7726 Advertising: 777-4249 FAX: 777-6482 ISC* Columbia, SC 29208 leButts Chris Carroll Mi tor Director of Student Media ruett Laura Day ditor Creative Director aims Jeff A. Breaux Editor Art Director Kissock Renee Gibson tures Marketing Director ibert Erik Collins i Asst. Faculty Advisor Letters Policy The Gamecock will try to print all letters received. Letters should be 200-250 words and must include full name, professional title or year and major if a student. Letters must be personally delivered by the author to The Gamecock newsroom in Russell House room 333. The Gamecock reserves the right to edit all letters for style, possible libel or space limitations. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances. mecock VIEVjjf A 11? ? Quote Unquote "We have put together a sche< Tournament of Champions and Jam quick! Hootie ring} PI RYAN WILSON Hp: Viewpoints Editor > As summer trudges on and the unlucky masses of summer school students learn to deal with life in Hell's Kitchen (otherwise known as Columbia), I have been paying a great deal of attention to South Carolina's newsmakers. Most of the people I will discuss have been the subject of controversy on the editorial(pgig|9ifif.Tb? State sn T fhnncrVtt. So far, the highlight of my summer was hearing Eunice Kennedy Shriver say "Hootie and the Blowfish" at the Spe aal Olympics' Opening Ceremonies last week. I never realized how big Darius and Co. have become, but hearing John and Robert's sister sing their praises pretty much sets their place in history. Speaking of Hootie, their Rolling Stone article offended Big Beasley and Students win AMY BIGHAM I?I II III I I Well, while many of you have been taking classes, working to save money for the fall, or traveling around the country, the great state of South Carolina has been the subject of much national media attention. We have been noted as the home of the Susan Smith trial (a.k.a. "0 J. Simpson East"), the possible home of John Doe No. 2, and Rolling.Stone Magazine noted the Palmetto State as the only one still flying the Confederate Flag over our InTHtS TO THE EDITOR Alll?M?lliri *AAA4n Aiuiiiiiua ivouis to Greek segregation Looking over the first summer issue of The Gamecock, I was distressed by a news brief I saw on the front page. What was perhaps most frustrating of all is that no one else probably paid it much attention. The brief was a call for Greek rush. The problem? One day was listed as for "traditionally white" fraternities and sororities, while the other day was for "traditionally African-American" fraternities and sororities. Moreover, each separate rush day had not only different dates but different themes. During my time at USC, I noticed a significant degree of racial tension and hostility, and I can't help but believe that part of it goes back to a separation at the very heart of the social structure for so many incoming students. Is this what we show freshmen? That there are certain organizations that are only for white students and mis 'ue?day, July lJ sh - ' '^PvBHHl A/C0URA6M& HiMIORUAI R3R lule which should excite our fans and uarv ^ames against Kentucky, Alabam ly with the returning players so we cai the challenges that lie ahead anc USC baskeball coact $ true; Thurm his crew with its comments, primarily t< from Darius, about the Stars and Bars. "] It seems funny that the group that would bring some positive notoriety to a state e that badly needs positive notoriety quick- Y ly lost favor with our state leaders by Y voicing opinions about the Rebel Flag, s An editorial in The State that discussed the Hootie-Beasley issue opened 1 " ""Arrntnr, fnf auorU Whf) ? Hie llUUUgatco 1U1 *? . could lick a stamp to send a letter discrediting Darius as a notable spokesman ] for the anti-flag issue. Most of the let- ] ters basically said, "They're just enter- i tainers. They don't need to have an opinx uiiixa. uiuae who responded don t understand that Darius' comments are 1 a fairly good representation of the sen- < timents of a growing number of Gener- i ation Xers. I wonder what Billy Bob and 1 Bubba think about Hootie since they 1 were asked to play the Opening Cere- i monies of the Special Olympics. I bet they probably didn't watch be- 1 cause they were too busy calling their i representatives, trying to get the offi- s rials to cut funding to programs similar f oing battle to s Capitol. h This state was also recognized as one o of the few states in this great nation to c decrease funding for education. Last r spring, many of you recognized this as p a major problem and worked with stu- p Hfint. pnVArnmont anH rv+Vion nrcrani>?a ? 0 ? w*. J. i v * * Wtiwi w* gwilfea" u tions to help fight for more funding for F higher education. Many of you wrote letters, signed pe- a titions, called your Senators and Rep- c< resentatives, attended rallies, wrote ed- ai itorials, went to public debates, and at- ti tended budget hearings. While the final ty outcome could have been better, the ef- ir forts of students, faculty, and adminis- st trators had a positive effect. At the beginning of the budget process, a I others only for black students? How is the university climate ever going to improve when students of different races are encouraged by USC's administration not to mingle socially? I wish a student or a group of students would be brave enough to steD across the color lines that separate the Greek system and bring this travesty to an end, once and for all. Until USC can get over its affection with treating people of different races like they are incapable of working together socially ? they certainly will after graduation ? there will always be racial tension on campus. It truly is shameful, and it robs all races of the benefits of working together. Diversity Week simply isn't enough. Students should celebrate diversity in their everyday lives, and the Office of Student Life should be leading the charge, instead of holding it back and keeping people apart. Lee Clontz 1995 alumnus \ L, 1995 k. t UU/\/N 9&-zizcrioM challenge what will be a rather in a, Mississippi State and Florida, o n compete. We look forward to fa I improving in every game." ) Eddie Fogler lond shows 3 Special Olympics because they want less government." Since I'm on the topic of less govrament, let's take a look at what the lonorable and aged Strom Thurmond las done recently in his quest to rid our itate of nasty federal regulations. It seems that Strom and his Repubican buddies spearheaded the defeat of 1 telecommunications bill that would 1?;j- ?-?1?- TV o+a+inna rtnft POT" 111111 Uie 11UH1LTCI Ul i ' ovttwuiiw ^oration could own and also restrict the oercentage of local markets one corporation could broadcast to. This 51-47 vote can tell Americans Party is're&nymt whrththt the GOP will favor big business over loml interests and consumer protection, which the party has traditionally done *or years. The vote was so nice to big Dusiness that The New York Times called t "manna from heaven." Don Foley, executive director of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Comnittee, related what the recent vote ihould say to voters: "Tell me how Ru)ert Murdoch coming to Charleston and itop higher ei ligher education was looking at millions f dollars in cuts and large tuition in reases. In the end, the-University rediected administrative costs, reengineered rograms, and left many administrative ositions vacant in an effort to contine to implement an aggressive Master 'lan and to keep tuition costs low. Originally, students were looking at tuition increase of about seven perjnt. In the end, the increase was kept 12.6% which is below the rate of inflaon. This calculates to an increase of on $42 per semester. Five dollars of this icrease will help replenish the ailing ;udent activity fee budget. I, like most students, could think of million things to do with $42 and would n Fuu. View College G 11^ if m KX W | experienced squad. With the >ur newcomers will need to blend cing true colors buying local television stations which were previously owned by residents of South Carolina is good for the state? How are consumers in Columbia helped when corporate giants corner the television market there?" "The defeat of this amendment crushed competition," Foley said. "It did not enhance it. Corporate giants won, and local control lost. Rupert Murdoch won, and local consumers in Charleston lost. It is simple as that, and those who voted to defeat this cap need to be held accountable for their actions." v/ui enure guvenunciit, stale and federal, needs to be held accountable for its actions. F*ree enterprise is raduates # % good, out corporate monopolies are not. I argue that we should question what our representatives are really in office for, because it seems clear to me that they have forgotten. They are supposed to be representing us, not just the small percentage of corporate interests they always sell out to. iucation cuts like to know that I am getting more for my money. While they are increasing services available to students and student organizations, for the most p*rt, your life on campus next year will be very similar to this past year. In other words, our work isn't complete yet. We must continue to let the administration and the Legislature know th&t decreasing funding for education not only sends a very negative message abo^t where our state is going, it also places a financial burden on those of us who are here to get an education and to make this state and this nation a better place. I I 1 * 11 \ > 5.